Barrel Cheese & Wine

Barrel Cheese & Wine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience is so lovely and great for a date. I liked the drinks too. However, we had a bizarre experience with the waitress. I am not sure if she was having trouble hearing us, but she did not listen to our requests at every interaction. It was in one ear and out the other. An example: when we sat down, she greeted us and asked if we would be ordering food or just here for drinks, we said yes we would be ordering food but drinks first. She proceeded to take our food menus and plates away, and said if we changed our minds about food she could bring them but but she’d give us time to look at drinks… ?? Confusing because we had just said we would be ordering food just not right away. In another scenario too, we mentioned wanting to order another round of drinks and she seemed to acknowledge it but then walked away? Bizarre. That being said, I would still go back!
   

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   Julie

   Chicago2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food and drinks were good. The music playlist was driving me crazy! Same songs, over and over. Sweet Caroline 5 times in 1.5 hrs. 😳
   

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   Maryfrances

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely atmosphere on a cold, Tuesday evening. Server was very helpful in recommending a bottle of wine that three women could agree upon! Charcuterie board was a nice snack to enjoy while drinking wine. A great spot in the neighborhood!
   

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   Anthony

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great environment, great food, drinks. Great service.
   

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   Payal

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Barrel, cheese & wine was amazing! I can’t say enough about the service, food and atmosphere. I hosted a party for 12 and the team was so accommodating. They went above and beyond for us and made our party one we will remember for a long time. As far as food goes, I’d recommend everything on the menu. But the feta spread was amazing! For me, the one thing that stood out is that they didn’t have any hidden fees. There were no surprises or special charges bc of our party size and I think that’s so hard to find these days. I can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Gabby

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 10 August 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The man who greeted us at the door was extremely rude and uninviting. The service was subpar and they gave MAYBE $2 worth of each cheese. Was extremely underwhelmed and will never be back. Would not recommend. The bread they included was also very weird. It looked like whole grain breakfast toast you would get at a cheap diner.
   

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   Brendan VIP

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 3 August 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was clearly cheap. Portions were small. We added dry salami to our cheese board for $16 and they gave us 5 pieces
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 18 June 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Came on a Monday afternoon. It was dead. The cocktails were pretty tasty, but the music choice didn’t match the ambiance of the restaurant and made our group want to leave.
   

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   Jojopotato VIP

   Chicago16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 6 January 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A little loud for a cocktail bar but otherwise a good experience.
   

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    Kelly VIP

    Chicago22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 October 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I came by Barrel for a mid-week date and thought it was perfect. The cheese selections and portions were good. And it was quite enough to have a conversation. I’ll certainly be coming back.
    

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